1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Not Available, Southern and central Africa
Zimbabwe
1.2 Color
Violet, Black
Violet, White, gray, Blue, Brown, Black
1.3 Streak
gray, White, gray, White
White
1.4 For which Rashi?
Not Available
Cancer, Sagittarius, Cancer, Sagittarius, Cancer, Sagittarius
1.5 Planet
1.6 Element of Planets
1.7 How to Wear?
1.7.1 Finger
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1.7.2 Ring Metal
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1.8 Energy
1.9 Deities
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Goddess Whope
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
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1.12.2 Talisman
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2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
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2.2 Solubility
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
2.6 Cleavage
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Na x[Fe2+2(Al,Fe3+ )]Al 6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SiO2
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
Strong: pale lavender dark blueAnthony et al
AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al, Translucent
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
3.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.530-1.543
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
Trigonal Ditrigonal Pyramidal H-M Symbol (3m) Space Group: R 3m
Trigonal
3.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.003-0.009
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
Translucent
4 Benefits
4.1 Physical
4.1.1 Neurological
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4.1.2 Cardiovascular
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4.1.3 Respiratory
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4.1.4 Reproductive
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4.1.5 Digestive
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4.2 Psychology
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4.3 Healing
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4.4 Qualities Associated
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